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How to get fromMichigan State University to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to San Francisco by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAN - SFO
    7h 43m
    $186–694

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    8h 30m
    $149–594

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $421–787

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h
    $821–1,744

  5. Drive 2,329.2 mi

    1. Drive from Michigan State University to San Franciscocar car 2,329.2 mi
    36h 18m
    $426–614

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to San Francisco Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 7h.

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